August is a transitional month as schedules change and the heat of the Summer brings its full energy. For August we turned to The Forbidden Forest (playing cards by the Toronto-based design studio Humble Raja) and pulled the High/Red Joker!
The High Joker is Wild Light. Unpredictability, spontaneity, and general antics out in the open. This Joker brings their wild side into the light and embraces all the chaos under the sun.
The High Joker in The Forbidden Forest has popped some fresh cut Summer flowers into a skull and made a lively vase out of decay. But on closer look we see that what appears to be a skull is truly just a vase with strategically placed blooms and leaves… not so scary after all. A reminder that even in the light of day things may not always be as they seem.
This month embrace your wild side and let your individual quirkiness see the light.
Hyenas seem like a fitting symbol for the wild energy of the High Joker. With their unusual vocalizations, ability to seemingly double their size by raising the hair along their back, and bone-crushing teeth (just check out the jaws on this Hyena skull!)… Hyenas are very unique creatures. So take up space, gnash your teeth, and make whatever noises feel right. Get wild.
Tourmaline is a highly sought-after crystal… and the green variety is particularly lovely. It can range in color from a pale mint green to a deep emerald hue. A great stone for staying brightly active during the heat of the summer. Green Tourmaline is said to be associated with healing, strength, vitality, and wholeness. A gentle reminder to tap into your stamina and embrace all aspects of yourself.
This month we head out to Denver for a pop-up and jam-packed weekend of classes at RitualCravt! Oracle will be there along with Tyler Thrasher, Moth & Candle, and Weaves-Shoots-And-Leaves. There’s a Candle Divination class, Spider Magic class, Wreath Art class, and Bone Articulation workshop! So if you are in the Denver area come take part in the fun! Our KC studio will be closed while we head West (August 17th-20th), but we will be back to normal shop hours August 24th!
And finishing out the month, we will be hosting Handsome Devil Puppets for a special KC show on Monday the 28th. HDP shows are always a special experience. Tickets tend to sell out quickly so if you think you want to be there you may want to reserve yours now.
This August I hope you can feel at-one with your inner Joker and when life throws you a wild card keep it light! — Laura Pensar for Oracle Natural Science